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macabre
Phonetic Transcription:
məˈkɑːbrə
Examples:
That's why the dance is macabre.
Bradbury's style was a mixture of the familiar and the macabre.
It was fascinating in a macabre sort of way but the outcome was ineveitable.
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Common mistakes of macabre pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "ma-ˈcab-re". The correct pronunciation is "mə-ˈkɑː-brə" in US and "mə-ˈkæb-rə" in UK. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for the correct stress.
- Omitting the final "e": Some pronounce "macabre" as "mə-ˈkɑːb" or "mə-ˈkæb". The full pronunciation includes the final "e" sound, making it "mə-ˈkɑː-brə" in US and "mə-ˈkæb-rə" in UK. Tip: Always pronounce the last syllable clearly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "a" in the first syllable is often mispronounced. It's not "ma" but rather "mə" (schwa sound). The correct pronunciation is "mə-ˈkɑː-brə" in US and "mə-ˈkæb-rə" in UK. Tip: Practice the schwa sound for accuracy.
- Confusing the "c" sound: Some may pronounce the "c" in "macabre" as a hard "k" sound, saying "ma-kabre". The correct pronunciation uses a softer "c" sound: "mə-ˈkɑː-brə" in US and "mə-ˈkæb-rə" in UK. Tip: Remember that "c" is pronounced as "s" in this word.
- Overemphasizing the "br": Learners often stress the "br" too much, making it sound heavy. The correct pronunciation is more fluid: "mə-ˈkɑː-brə" in US and "mə-ˈkæb-rə" in UK. Tip: Keep the "br" light and connected to the preceding syllable.